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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,199.59, 67,803.89 and 16,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,199.59, 67,803.89 and 16,744.16 is: 25,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,199.59 : 67,803.89 = 16,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,199.59/67,803.89 = 16,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,199.59x = 67,803.89 × 16,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,199.59x = 1,135,319,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,319,326.86/45,199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.91

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